[NJARC] Testing tubes?

[Peter Markavage]

Yep, I got them, maybe even extra originals according to my inventory
list, plus I have the tube test data chart book and all the supplements.

Pete, wa2cwa
www.manualman.com
www.classicradiomanuals.com

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:33:06 EST TrainBee at aol.com writes:
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> _______________________________________________
> Steve,
>     See if you can get yourself a Heathkit TC-2.  After that get the 
> manuals. 
> There were supplements to the original tube chart to help you along. 
>  Pete 
> (Manual Man) Marcavage likely has what you need in paper.  If not, 
> we can work 
> something out for copies.  If you can hold out for the swap meet on 
> 3/18, 
> chances are you will find one there.  My TC-2 can do 01A's on up.  
> The only thing I 
> need on my tester is a NE-51 for the short test.  AES has it, but 
> not Radio 
> Shack.
>     You might get lucky on BAMA. Nostaglia Air may have it also.  I 
> tried 
> BAMA, but the site would not let me download the manual.
> 
> Regards,
> Joe Devonshire
> 
> 
> In a message dated 2/20/2006 5:04:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> StephenTetorka at cs.com writes:
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> _______________________________________________
> I'm sure this must be the 1,995,986th question on this subject.
> 
> 1.  How can I check my vintage radio tubes other than replacement 
> and tapping 
> into the wires to measure current in-situ?
> 
> 2.  Might there be a suitable tube tester for the vintage radio 
> tubes?
> 
> 3.  Might there be a preferred wiring arrangement suitable of 
> testing outside 
> or radio?
> 
> Any/all recommendations welcome,
> Steve